When it is necessary for a student to take medication during school hours, the following requirements must be met:
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Prescription medication must be in the ORIGINAL container with a
non-expired prescription label that matches the written physician’s
order.
- Over-the-counter medications must be in the ORIGINAL container with original package directions.
- Age appropriate dosage as stated on the label will be dispensed.
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A Medication Permission Consent Form must be signed by the
parent/guardian and physician for us to administer medication to the
child.
- Dosage, time, dates to be given, and the name of the medication must be clearly stated.
- All medication must be dropped off and picked up at school by an ADULT only.
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It is recommended that when you get a prescription filled at the
pharmacy that has to be given at school that you ask the pharmacist to
create a “School Bottle”. This is especially important with liquid
medications (such as antibiotics) that have to be refrigerated.
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All inhalers, self carry or not, must have a pharmacy placed label
on it or have the inhaler inside of the box with the pharmacy label.
Inhalers not properly labeled are not allowed per district policy.
Parents must complete the Consent to Carry Inhalers form and return to
the Health Office prior to the student carrying an inhaler on campus.
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Medications given three times a day WILL NOT be given at school.
Please make arrangements to give these medications before or after
school. If a physician puts in writing that a medication must be given
during the school day, such as ADHD medication, it will then be given as
the doctor directs.
- Narcotic pain medication will not be given at school.
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Medications brought to school and not meeting the necessary
requirements will not be dispensed. The medication will be locked in the
office until a parent/guardian verifies the medication, signs the
proper forms or takes it home.
- Please contact your campus RN regarding further information on inhaler and epi-pens order for any student.
13. A few cough drops may be sent to school with your child. Please make sure that your child knows that
these are not to be taken like "candy". Also remind your child that he/she should not share cough
drops with any students.